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Sabah Travel Guide

Evocatively named, 'Land below the wind', Sabah is situated at
the northeast corner of Borneo, below the typhoon belt in East
Malaysia. Most visitors to Sabah are lured by the natural splendor
of the state and the unique experience of its national parks. The
rugged landscape is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of
the highest mountains in Malaysia to climb, and one of the richest
and least spoilt underwater ecosystems in the world to dive in.
Other extreme sports like paragliding and skydiving are adding to
Sabah's growing reputation as an adventure destination.

Its spectacular environment boasts one of the oldest rainforests
in the world, and the highest mountain peak in Southeast Asia, Mt
Kinabalu, stands at 13,500 feet (4,101m) within Kinabalu Park. The
park is the most visited of the region's reserves and has been
declared a World Heritage Site in recognition of its incredible
bio-diversity. A popular trek is the two-day summit trail. Sabah's
diversity extends to the indigenous people of the area that
comprise 31 different groups speaking more than 50 indigenous
languages. These ethnic differences form a rich culture of music,
dance and handicrafts that are unique to the region.

Sabah is an expensive travel destination with the only real
'budget' accommodation located at Kinabalu National Park and Poring
Hot Springs. Direct flights to Sabah are routed to the capital,
Kota Kinabalu. Sabah is losing ground in tourism as ongoing
conflict and violence against foreigners keeps many away.

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